Sgt JB Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 So I REALLY didn't want straps going from my biceps to my forarms, I wanted them to be independent of the rest of my armor. I also didn't want to put anything through my body suit, or to have anything rely on the body suit for connection. so I came up with this idea, and hope it's helpful. First thing I did was to attach an interior snap piece to the inside of my forarm... Next I attached the outside of the snap to a 3" section of nylon strap using hockey tape, I tape the nylon strap to my forarm like so... then attach the snap with a finger from the other hand and it's on there!! has worked out very well for me so far, doesn't twist around, and it's attached quite well, doesn't pull on my biceps or shoulder straps at all. I used black hockey stick tape, but I'm thinking of going to clear sock tape, as it's cheaper, and easier to take off... Quote
GosHawk[501st] Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 Nice idea. That's way cleaner then useing foam. Quote
TK-2126_MD[TK] Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 my only fear of this is how will the fabric hold up after a could troopers???? ( i what is hockey tape??) Quote
Sgt JB Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Posted October 9, 2009 my only fear of this is how will the fabric hold up after a could troopers????( i what is hockey tape??) fabric tape for hockey sticks (sorry, I keep forgetting hockey's a regional thing) I had the same fear, that's why I'm going to switch to sock tape. It's the tape that hockey players use to hold up their socks. it's a clear tape that's designed to come off easily, doesn't mess with the fabric. I guess any sports tape would work fine, I haven't seen any pulling or anything from the bodysuit yet. Quote
FireDS Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 you could try and sew the strap to that part of the forearm so you dont have to use tape at all. save more $$ Quote
Sgt JB Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Posted October 9, 2009 you could try and sew the strap to that part of the forearm so you dont have to use tape at all. save more $$ I thought if that, but then there's unsupported pressure on the body suit, and I didn't want that, the tape puts the weight of the armor piece on my arm, and not on the bodysuit. Quote
dougefresh Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 Ha! What a creative idea, Eric! Nice. Quote
TK-743[501st] Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 Interesting idea! I was just trying to decide if I wanted to connect my forearm to my bicep piece, hhmmmm Quote
firebladejedi[TK] Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 It is certainly a novel idea on how to hold up your forearms. Although I think elastic on the inside elbow would be easier and screen accurate..... And it really does not add any weight to the costume by doing so and is by far the most comfortable way I have had my arms, I really forget they are they while at events Quote
TehEl1te Posted July 11, 2013 Report Posted July 11, 2013 Very interesting idea!! Love seeing the creative ways people use to attach their armor. I might give the tape method a try! I certainly have plenty of hockey tape! Quote
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